Junior Sales Manager
Sector: Plastics
Function: Sales & Marketing
Location: France
Ref: EG/64782
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Based in:
Home Office, West France
The Role:
· A European leader in the design and manufacture of Masterbatch, colourants and additives for the plastics industry is seeking a Sales Manager to develop and strengthen their presence across Western France.
· Generating €50 million in revenue across three business units, the business manufactures and markets colouring solutions for plastics used across a wide range of industries including packaging, food processing, cosmetics, film and bag manufacturing, leisure, automotive and horticulture.
· As part of its continued growth strategy, the company is looking to further expand its commercial presence in the western region through proactive business development, new account acquisition and strengthening relationships with existing customers.
Responsibilities:
· Develop and strengthen the company’s market presence across Western France
· Identify and win new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and account development
· Manage, maintain and grow an existing customer portfolio across key market sectors
· Build long-term customer relationships through regular field-based engagement and technical-commercial support
· Monitor customer projects, market activity and emerging opportunities within the territory
· Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and project follow-up with customers
· Act as the key interface between customers and the group’s manufacturing and technical teams
· Work autonomously to identify high-potential projects and drive territory growth
· Contribute to the company’s wider commercial growth strategy and annual sales objectives
· Define and manage the annual sales budget for the territory
The Candidate:
Position Conditions:
· Home-office based role covering Western France
· Full support package provided including company car, laptop, phone and business tools
· Monthly travel to the French production site in Haute-Savoie (74)
· Quarterly travel to Group headquarters in Nerviano (Milan), Italy
· Reporting line into the Group Sales Director, France Sales Manager and France Site Manager
Profile:
· Previous commercial experience within the plastics industry would be advantageous, ideally within colouration/masterbatch/additives
· Experience managing B2B customer relationships, quotations and project follow-up
· Strong understanding of commercial sales processes and account development
· English and/or Italian language skills would be beneficial
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong customer relationships
· Team-oriented approach with the ability to integrate into an international group environment
· Preferred location: Nantes, Angers or Le Mans region
· Motivated and proactive personality
· Entry-level candidates with strong commercial potential will also be considered
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process. For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.
Throughout 2026 & 2027 you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:
Interpack, France Innovation Plasturgie, Interplas UK, Plast Milan, Fakuma, ArabPlast, NPE 2027.
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